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Wow, What a Week!
Wow — what a week I’ve had, and what a week Blue Badge Bunch has had too. It started off fairly quietly in the shed, building my Christmas trees. Then on Thursday, I suddenly realised I had two orders to send out — Christmas trees and my children’s book. That felt really good. I made…
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Two Quiet Weeks – With a Few Big Lessons
It’s been two weeks since I last did one of these, and it’s been a quiet one — but that’s okay. I’ve been in the shed creating wooden Christmas trees, and they’re actually looking pretty good. I’ve also been trying to build up my following on Facebook and Instagram, the same way I managed on…
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Another Week Gone – Hard but Fun
Well, the week has been and gone yet again, and let me tell you — it’s been a hard but fun one. On the 13th, I went and opened for George Coppin at a new material night. It was fun getting out, meeting new people, and catching up with old friends. I tried to stay…
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Another Year of Being Self-Employed: What Have I Learnt?
Well, it’s been another year of being self-employed. What have I learnt? Quite a bit, actually. Let’s be honest — I haven’t made much money. I’ve struggled these last few years. But I’ve also had a fantastic two years of being off benefits, and in that time, I’ve helped so many people get into comedy…
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Believe in Yourself — Because You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Well, another week done — and what can I say? It started off quite quietly because my mental health hasn’t been great. That’s partly on me — I didn’t get out much over the weekend, and I messaged someone who I thought really mattered in my life. Turns out, I was wrong. Lesson learned, I…
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Respect, Hard Work, and Saying Yes
I haven’t done one of these for a while — I’ve been busy at the farm, working on my woodcraft, and gigging as much as I can with the money I’ve got. This week’s blog is all about comedy and what I’ve learned as a small promoter. It’s not just about being funny — it’s…
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Rebuilding the Real Ben
The shed has become this space where I’m starting to reconnect with Ben — not Benny Shakes the comedian, but Ben.Benjamin.The bloke underneath it all. A couple of weeks ago, my brother-in-law said something that really stuck with me: “You need to stop focusing on work and just be on your own. Focus on the…
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Benny Shakes His Body (And His Thoughts)
I don’t even know how to start this one. It’s been another busy week – a Benny Shakes kind of week – where the body says one thing, the brain says another, and the world just keeps spinning. Thursday, I woke up and it was chucking it down. So, no farm work for me. Instead,…
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Welly Boots, Weddings & Picking Myself Back Up
– Benny’s Thoughts – 17th September Wow, what a weekend I’ve had. Saturday morning, I woke up feeling low. I found myself thinking — “Have I made a mistake being single?” But then I snapped myself out of it. “Benny,” I said, “forget it. Move on. Focus on feeding yourself first.” So I did. I…
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. Benny’s Thoughts of the Week – 12th September
Well, it’s been a busy week here, and boy — let’s break it down. Monday was a big one. I celebrated seven years working at the farm this month. That might not seem like much to some people, but to me, it’s a huge achievement. Let me explain why. All my life, I’ve started projects…
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